It has to do with meat processing plants being shut down due to coronavirus.

Especially considering in smaller stores, meat purchases are not being limited, and customers are bulk buying.

Because it’s not just meat plant workers and consumers who are suffering due to the pandemic.

Costco store

With plants operating at limited capacity, cattle ranchers, for example, have nowhere to sell their product.

Meat at Costco

Meat plant

Costco shoppers